pvi collective job opportunity – general manager

the general manager role is both a leadership role requiring high levels of initiative and capacity to operate with autonomy – and an integral supporting role that is responsive to the needs of the company is the delivery of the annual program. the general manager ensures that the business operations of pvi collective support the organisation’s artistic vision by managing the company’s resources. they are responsible for the business, financial and contract management of the organisation, and for contributing to the strategic development of the organisation’s operations and business areas.

depending on the skill set and interests of the applicant, there will also be opportunities to contribute to the creative aspect of works in development, and/or represent the company at markets and conferences.

key selection criteria

• Demonstrated capacity to carry out administrative and financial management responsibilities relevant to a not for profit arts business and/ or government funded organisation.
• Ability to interpret and apply staff agreements and awards, regulations, industry standards and procedures within a financial and human resource management environment.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to oversee and astutely manage numerous tasks, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to oversee and astutely manage numerous tasks, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• ability to negotiate contracts with presentation partners.
• ability to develop new partnerships and sources of income for the company.
• ability to negotiate contracts with presentation partners.
• well‐developed communication and interpersonal skills.

desirable

• experience in producing arts events or general management in the arts sector.
• knowledge of the not-for-profit regulatory environment and whs act.

applicants must be australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with permission to work in australia.

position description

terms

fixed term (24 months from commencement)
part time (0.8 FTE) flexible hours available
(a slight reduction in the FTE is possible for the right candidate)

renumeration: $77,697 (full time equivalent $97,110).

location

this role will be based at the perth institute of contemporary arts in northbridge where pvi collective are currently company in residence.
this role could involve regional, national and/or international travel.

enquiries

please contact kate neylon, our executive producer, if you have any questions about the role: kate@pvicollective.com

to apply

please send a cv and cover letter addressing the selection criteria to apply here

applications close: 12 noon thursday, 30 january, 2025

equal opportunity employment

pvi collective recognises that we can do better to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. artists who are first nations, living with disabilities, identify as lgbtiq+, are from culturally diverse backgrounds or are part of another minority group are actively encouraged to apply.

about pvi collective

Founded in 1998 in Boorloo, Western Australia and incorporated in 2007. pvi collective are a tactical media art group who create agitational, participatory artworks intent on the creative disruption of everyday life.
Management of the company is overseen by a dedicated board of directors with a wide range of experience. Day to day operations are housed in a dedicated studio, in the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. We are a small core team and expand seasonally according to the needs of our works public presentation and creative development stages.
pvi collective limited is an Australia public company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
pvi has gift deductibility status (DGR) status and is income tax exempt.

our work

Our artistic outcomes often develop over time as bespoke editions, enabling its creation to reach diverse audiences via different channels. For us, this means that the trajectory of an artwork can be more elastic and shape-shift in response to the needs of various communities. pvi has an enduring history of creative social activism, enacting provocative interventions that draw attention to the dark and powerful forces that control our cities and lives. These interventions unsettle the social fabric through enacting alternative ways of being. They aim to commit ‘good trouble’ and can sow the seeds for making new artworks or be an active response to them.

vision

to create radically hopeful futures and game the pathway there.

mission

apply a creative lens to real world issues and mobilise audiences to be the change they want to see.

goals

make art that matters
get work out there
work sustainably and ethically.